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Job Description FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ACADEMY OF CHINESE, HISTORY, RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY Lecturer I / Lecturer II in General Education and BA/MA Programmes (25260535) The Faculty invite applications for up to two Lecturer I/II posts to teach in the University-wide General Education (GE) curriculum and contribute to BA/MA programmes in Digital Futures & Humanities, History, Religion, Philosophy & Ethics, and Ethics & Public Affairs. Candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: Digital humanities; community-engaged/field-based learning; cross-disciplinary digital methods Modern China and Hong Kong history, ideally with a global China perspective Modern and contemporary China (e.g., China in the Imperial Age; Contemporary China and Globalisation; Sino-Russian Relations; Hong Kong between Past and Present; Global China in the Modern Age) Religious studies related to Islamic, Daoist, or Buddhist traditions History of world religions and/or history of ideas Ethics and public affairs GE courses such as Ideologies, Worldviews and Modern History; Happiness: East and West; Ethical Issues in the Contemporary World Responsibilities: Teach GE and major undergraduate and/or master level courses in one or more of the programmes in Faculty and Academy; Manage and coordinate core courses; Develop new courses with field-based, community-partnered, or short-term overseas elements; Student supervision; Manage and support student internship; and Perform other duties as assigned by the Academy Director or the respective Programme Directors. Requirements: At least a PhD in a relevant discipline; Some tertiary-level teaching experience; Proficiency in English as the medium of instruction; and Strong interpersonal and communication skills. The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of one to two years, commencing in late August 2026. Reappointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Applicants are requested to upload their (a) CV, (b) the most recent teaching evaluation results and (c) teaching statement to the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.

Ref.: 534314 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering (14500) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Assistant Professor of Robotics in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (Ref.: 534314), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract. Robotics is reshaping the future of engineering — and mechanical engineering is at the heart of this transformation. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, our researchers tackle some of the most complex challenges in intelligent systems, from precision manipulation and manufacturing automation to surgical assistance, space exploration, and operations in hazardous environments. In particular, the rapid growth of soft and intelligent robotics research is opening exciting new opportunities for innovation, impact, and real-world solutions. The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hong Kong offers B.Eng., M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. programmes within one of the region’s most highly ranked engineering schools. With around 35 dedicated full-time faculty members and state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, the Department provides an inspiring environment where innovation thrives. Our research spans frontier areas such as advanced robotics, soft and flexible robot design, actuation, sensing and control, bio-inspired engineering, exoskeletons, biomimetic robots, and their applications in healthcare. We welcome students and researchers to join us in pushing the boundaries of mechanical engineering. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://www.mech.hku.hk. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field with an excellent research record. The appointee is expected to conduct frontier research within the following areas: robotic intelligence, humanoid robotics, surgical robotics, bio-inspired robotics, wearable devices and robotics, soft robotics, autonomous vehicles, aerial robotics. They will also be responsible for delivering quality teaching in relevant subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in addition to the engagement in knowledge transfer activities and provision of administrative service to the University/Faculty/Department. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.  The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload a cover letter, an up-to-date C.V. with a detailed publication list, a teaching statement, a research statement and the contact information of at least three referees. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until June 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Play a pivotal role in providing senior leadership for the Discipline's academic and research performance, strategy, and growth 3-year Fixed term contract for Associate Dean, Communication Design with underlying continuing role as Associate Professor or Professor, based at the City campus Salary Academic Level D ($170,080 - $187,373)/Level E ($219,084) + 17% Superannuation About the Role The Associate Dean, Communication Design is accountable for providing strategic and academic leadership and management, consistent with RMIT's strategic plans and objectives, to the discipline and for contributing at a senior level to the strategic planning and development of the School. The Associate Dean, Communication Design has a key role within the School providing academic leadership and strategic direction for a suite of programs that comprise a distinct academic discipline. They have both research and academic program leadership roles for that discipline. Associate Dean, Communication Design works closely with the Associate Dean, Leaning & Teaching and with the relevant discipline-related Program Managers to manage the development and renewal of the curriculum for courses in the area concerned. The position is responsible for assuring program and course quality and relevance within the University policies and external compliance requirements. To be successful for this position, you'll have: Strong leadership skills and experience in initiating, leading and managing academic teams and projects in a collegiate environment to deliver strategic objectives. Demonstrated understanding of University systems regarding budget management, quality maintenance and good governance. Demonstrated capacity to think strategically and to act tactically based on organisational priorities and objectives. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills including the ability to consult with senior executives, external bodies, produce executive reports, negotiate agreed directions, outcomes and targets within a collaborative environment. Please view position description for further selection criteria Qualifications Mandatory: PhD or demonstrated equivalence, combined with knowledge and achievements that meet the professorial criteria. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. About the School The School of Design is a School comprised of the disciplines of Industrial Design, Digital Design (including Animation, Digital Media and Games) and Communication Design. The School builds on RMIT's leading national and international reputation in design education by creating a specific focus on emerging areas such service design, design strategy, virtual and augmented reality and AI. It comprises approximately 120 academic and 11 professional staff and over 3000 EFT undergraduate and postgraduate students with expectations of growth. For more information visit www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/design To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter and separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email jessica.bernardo@rmit.edu.au. Position Description - Associate Dean, Communication Design Position Description - Professor, Communications Design Position Description - Associate Professor, Communications Design Applications close on Sunday 15th March at 11.59pm About RMIT University RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 100,000 students and close to 12,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university Why work at RMIT University Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice. We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings Bring Your Whole Self to Work We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond. We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins. RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani (Senior Talent Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.